Portable beverage service device

Abstract

A portable beverage service device may include a base, defining a central cavity, and a minor lid movably coupled to the base. An organizing divider may be disposed in the base over the central cavity. A plurality of container receptacles may be positioned on the organizing divider and may extend into the central cavity. A chest, which may define an auxiliary cavity that extends into the central cavity, may be disposed in the organizing divider. A major lid, having a lateral restraint, may be coupled to the base and may be movable between a major lid open position and a major lid closed position. The lateral restraint may be moved to a horizontal position when the major lid is in the major lid closed position, and the lateral restraint may be moved to a vertical position when the major lid is in the major lid open position.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This patent specification relates to the field of devices configured to transport and service beverages. More specifically, this patent specification relates to devices configured to provide a personal, portable, and complete beverage service station.BACKGROUND[0002]Beverages are commonly enjoyed by people in a wide variety of activities. While alcoholic beverages are often desired, their selection tends to be limited by the venue at which the alcoholic beverages are to be consumed. For example, when traveling or at an outdoor venue, an individual may be limited to pre-made single serve beverages such as provided in bottles and cans. Mixed drinks and their appropriate garnishes have traditionally been considered unattainable or limited to a single spirit and mixer due to the difficultly in transporting, storing, and maintaining multiple spirits and mixers in a chilled and desirable condition.[0003]While cooler devices exist and may be used to transport mu...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This patent is about a device that stores and carries beverage service items while keeping them close to ice or a cooling substance. It has a space within it that holds the cooling substance and organizes the items using a divider. The device also has a main lid and a minor lid that can be opened and closed, as well as a handle for easy carrying. The technical effects of this device include easy storage and preservation of beverage service items, as well as easy handling and presentation.

Problems solved by technology

While alcoholic beverages are often desired, their selection tends to be limited by the venue at which the alcoholic beverages are to be consumed.

For example, when traveling or at an outdoor venue, an individual may be limited to pre-made single serve beverages such as provided in bottles and cans.

Mixed drinks and their appropriate garnishes have traditionally been considered unattainable or limited to a single spirit and mixer due to the difficultly in transporting, storing, and maintaining multiple spirits and mixers in a chilled and desirable condition.

While cooler devices exist and may be used to transport multiple spirits, mixers, and garnishes, they suffer many drawbacks that make them less than ideal for beverage service.

While some cooler devices are large and able to accommodate multiple spirits, mixers, and garnishes, they do so in a large cavity in which the contents can tip over, be damaged, and become wet from melted ice.

While other cooler devices may have individual compartments for spirits and mixers, they are limited in the number they are able to accommodate.

Still other cooler devices while suitable for transport, provide no or limited accommodation for service of the beverages once they are mixed and ready to be consumed.

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